Registered Nurse (RN) - Flandreau Medical Center Community Health at Avera – Flandreau, South Dakota

Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

Provides public health nursing care according to specific client/family needs in the areas of maternal and child health, school health, communicable disease, individual health services, and related health care programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides nutrition education to Women, Infant, and Children Supplemental Food Program participants by determining eligibility based on medical or nutritional needs. Provides education in the areas of infant care, growth and development, safety, nutrition, parenting skills and changes in lifestyle. Assesses the health and healthcare needs of families and individuals who would benefit from health promotion.
• Conducts health assessments and school health education programs by providing health appraisals for preschool and school-age children and promoting prevention and wellness. Gives referrals and follow-ups when necessary.
• Provides maternal and Child Health (MCH) counseling and education in the areas of prenatal care, infant care, growth and development, safety, parenting skills, special needs children, and changes in lifestyle.
• Provides community health education on various topics.
• Provides/assists with Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS) clinic services and care coordination of children with special needs.
• Serves as local liaison with county commissioners, health professionals, and agencies.
• Provides services to contracted local schools.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Practice and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licenserequired.

Work Schedule

• 8-5pm Mon-Thur, 8-noon Fri; 72hrs/2wks
• No weekends

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $26.25 - $39.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?